Recommend a sight for my Ar15

[josiewales]

Ok, so does anyone have a suggestion for a budget end, decent quality, red dot reflex sight? I would be putting it on my Bushmaster Carbon 15. I have a red dot scope on it right now, and I do not like at all. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[back40]

what do you have now, and what don't you like about it?

 

[josiewales]

I have what came with the rifle. It holds zero well, and I would keep it except I can't use it in the dark, which is the whole idea of owning it. In the dark, even on the lowest setting, the red light fill up the whole scope so I can't see a thing through it. The target is entirely obscured by the light ambiance on the lens.

 

[CarJunkieLS1]

I know you said budget but "buy once cry once" and get an Eotech. you will not be disappointed

 

[Adam123]

I know you said budget but "buy once cry once" and get an Aimpoint. you will not be disappointed

Fixed that for ya.

Seriously, OP, I have lots of experience with optics. You get what you for... for the most part. In my opinion, a Primary Arms red dot would be a great choice for you. When you get more get more money, get an Aimpoint.

 

[harveydane]

^ +1 for the Primary Arms red dot!

 

[Adam123]

^ +1 for the Primary Arms red dot!

^^ Smart man.

 

[back40]

i have the primary arms micro. i bought it just to test and see if i actually prefer a RDS over a 1-4x scope. the primary arms has held up very well even after being dropped and smacked around a bit. it's totally useable in low/no light. it likely would suit you just fine. if you decide you like the concept, you can move up to an aimpoint.

 

[amd6547]

Or, Bushnell TRS25.

 

[LebbenB]

I'll also echo what others have said about the Primary Arms sights. You get a lot of bang for the buck from them. I'll also add that if your budget will support it, the Lucid HD7 and Vortex Strike Fire are good mid-range RDS' for the money.

 

[Torian]

The man said "budget". Vortex Strikefire.

I have this on my 6920...solid red dot and didn't empty the bank account like the Aimpoint Patrol Pro.

http://www.amazon.com/Vortex%C2%AE-StrikeFire-Rifle-Scope-Suitable/dp/B001Q8GEWS

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

PSA has the aimpoint PRO in a package deal with some PSA aluminum flip up sights for $409 w/ free shipping. pretty much getting the BUIS for free.

they also have a pretty good package deal on a vortex strike-fire and a magpul rear flip up. free shipping on any order over $50 right now.

 

[JonB]

I have the Vortex Strikefire and it works well for a 125$ optic. Red/Green dot with enough brightness levels. Battery life is good and it shuts itself off if you forget.

 

[juk]

I like my Strikefire as well. It has proven itself to be a solid and dependable optic. I have the red only dot and have no issues with washout or dot brightness.

 

[josiewales]

Thanks very much for all the suggestions. I will take this information and use it well.

 

[Fishbed77]

I like my Vortex StrikeFire but I love my Aimpoint PRO.

 

[Buzznrose]

Fixed that for ya.

Seriously, OP, I have lots of experience with optics. You get what you for... for the most part. In my opinion, a Primary Arms red dot would be a great choice for you. When you get more get more money, get an Aimpoint.

Gotta agree 100% with this post. I actually bought my Aimpoint PRO from Primary Arms!

But if I were looking for something less expensive, I'd go with their house red dot.

BTW, their magnifiers also ROCK!